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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.36, 1,451.40 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.36, 1,451.40 and 454 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.36 : 1,451.40 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.36/1,451.40 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.36x = 1,451.40 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.36x = 658,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,935.60/967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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